Feb
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2006

I Wonder Where I'll Be In 10 Years

Fizzy Fizzy Big & Buzzy Turns 10

Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 09:35:59 pm
(Posted Under: Tempe Music Scene Tempe Music Scene, Music Music, )
Where has the time gone? Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy (The Refreshments) was released 10 years ago today. It's hard to believe it's been 10 years. I didn't quite know of The Refreshments 10 years ago (I would have heard of them sometime in March 1996, and probably heard Fizzy for the first time closer to the middle of the year).

I can still remember the first time I heard the record. Well, in particular, the second time. All I remember about the first listen was not particularly being blown away - this was literally right after the Gin Blossoms's Dusted for the first time ever, so - some stiff competition there, definately. However, I do remember the second time clearly, in bed later that night. Somehow getting over the extacy that was listening to Dusted, and listening to Fizzy a second time, this time noticing in particular, Mr. Brian Blush, and his nods to Doug Hopkins. This was the first time (in a line of others that followed) I heard someone play reminicent of Doug's style. I think that second time I virtually only listened to the guitar lines. (Though, I do have a vague memory of the hookers and lost erections from Mexico standing out on that second listen also). That sold me on The Refreshments. The witty and often hilarious lyrics that I soon noticed just made it better. From thereon, the album became one of my favorites, and still is to this day. It also sounds as fresh as it did 10 years ago.

I'd love to have a dollar for everytime I've played Fizzy over the past 10 years.

I've got the pistols, so I'll keep the pesos, and that sounds fair!
Now Playing: The Refreshments - Down Together

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